China's Moonshot AI to operate in Singapore, jobs post shows

On October 20, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup called Moonshot announced its expansion into Singapore. The company is seeking a sales professional with diverse experience to bolster its market presence in the region. According to the job posting, the successful applicant must have expertise in sales, venture capital, consulting, product development, or engineering, and possess the ability to convert early successes into long-term revenue growth and strategic partnerships.

Moonshot's flagship product, the Kimi K3 model, was launched in July. The company claims that this open-weight AI system matches the performance of leading models developed by companies like Anthropic. Despite its ambitious plans for growth, Moonshot's representative did not immediately respond to inquiries regarding its intentions in Singapore.

Moonshot, which was originally founded in Beijing, established a business entity in Singapore in July 2023. However, the entity was later renamed to Novascent in June 2026, as per the Singapore business registry records. The company has garnered significant backing from prominent investors, including tech giants Tencent, Meituan, and China Mobile.